C-
1%
Total crime NAT. AVG.
2%
Violent crime NAT. AVG.
1%
Property crime NAT. AVG.
Search Homes for Sale
Date & Last Updated: This data reflects the 2022 calendar year and was released from the FBI in September, 2023; this is the most current data available.
Bethel crime rates are not available from the FBI crime report. The FBI's uniform crime reporting program (UCR), gathers data from more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies. The agencies include city, university, college, county, state, tribal and federal law enforcement agencies. When combined, they represent approximately 309 million American residents, or a 98% coverage rate of large metropolitan areas. This does result in approximately 20 million people who live in areas where the FBI does not provide crime reports. These areas tend to be smaller towns, villages or suburbs. Given that Bethel crime stats are not covered by the FBI crime reports, either data from local enforcement agencies is applied or estimates are calculated based on demographic data including, but not limited to: home prices, income per capita, poverty rates, unemployment rates, educational achievement and population density. The Bethel crime estimates should be used at your own risk. Please be aware that the data displayed above is estimated and not officially reported by any agency. The Bethel crime map can also be used to view a visual display of crimes committed on a block group level.
StatisticReportedincidents/100k peopleBethel/100k peopleDelaware/100k peopleNational/100k people
Total crime0n/a (estimate)2,307 (estimate)2,3482,324
Murdern/an/an/a4.86.3
Rapen/an/an/a22.040.0
Robberyn/an/an/a57.066.1
Assaultn/an/an/a299.8268.2
Violent crimen/an/a (estimate)377 (estimate)384370
Burglaryn/an/an/a203.1269.8
Theftn/an/an/a1,591.11,401.9
Vehicle theftn/an/an/a169.9282.7
Property crimen/an/a (estimate)1,930 (estimate)1,9641,954

Bethel crime map



The Bethel crime map provides a detailed overview of all crimes in Bethel as reported by the local law enforcement agencies. Based on the color coded legend above, the crime map outlines the areas with lower crime compared to the areas with higher crime. The Bethel crime heat map offers insight into the total crimes on a block group level. Please note that the red areas on the Bethel crime map does not always indicate that it is a dangerous area for its residents. Areas on the heat map could be inflated if they are located in high traffic areas like airports, sports centers or large parks. Other areas on the heat map could see increased crime rates if they are located in major tourist areas like the downtown core.
New Real Estate Listings in Bethel Area
Search Homes for Sale in Bethel, DE

Compare Bethel, DE Crime

      vs

      Crime Quick Facts

      • Bethel crime rates are 1% lower than the national average
      • Violent crimes in Bethel are 2% higher than the national average
      • In Bethel you have a 1 in 44 chance of becoming a victim of crime
      • Bethel is safer than 27% of the cities in the United States
      • Year over year crime in Bethel has decreased by 2%

      Bethel, DE Crime Quiz

         

        Safest Places to Live in and Around Bethel

        See all the best places to live around Bethel
        How would you rate the amount of crime in Bethel?
        Write a review to give others more information about this area.
        Do you feel safe walking alone at night in Bethel?
        Write a review to give others more information about this area.
        See all Bethel poll results

        Daily Crime In Bethel (per 100,000 people)

        How Safe is Bethel (higher is better)

        Chance of Being A Victim of Crime in Bethel

        The chance of being a victim of violent crime in Bethel is 1 in 266
        The chance of being a victim of property crime in Bethel is 1 in 52
        The chance of being a victim of crime in Bethel is 1 in 44

        Year Over Year Crime In Bethel (per 100,000 people)

        Bethel police department

        Item Bethel Delaware National
        Law enforcement employees (officers & civilians)n/a962558,732
        Police officers & civilians /1000 residentsn/a5.43.3

        Sex offenders in Delaware

        State Total offenders Delaware /100K National /100K
        Delaware4,039505266
        There are a total of 4,039 sex offenders in Delaware. This yields a total of 505 sex offenders in Delaware per 100,000 residents which is 90% greater than the national average.

        Nearby Cities With Low Crime Rates

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Hebron, MD1,0192058421,047
        Pittsville, MD1,7422078521,060
        Hurlock, MD2,3902349611,195
        Federalsburg, MD2,6682409861,226
        Delmar, MD3,3212691,1031,372
        Bridgeville, DE3,5085071,7022,209
        Delmar, DE2,1535051,9742,479
        Bethel, DE4043771,9302,307

        Cities with similar population

        City Population Violent crime/100k people Property crime/100k people Total crime/100k people
        Pine Hollow, OR4044423,7914,233
        Arrowsmith, IL4044012,3522,754
        Dumas, MS4043002,1412,441
        Dalmatia, PA4043591,8992,257
        Walker, MO4047623,6534,415
        Bethel, DE4043771,9302,307
        Source: The Bethel, DE crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2022. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas.